Hobie Holder Rudder Project

Here it is, Our Hobie Holder Rudder Project. When we first got our Holder, this is what the rudder looked like:

It was practically in disrepair, but as usual, I looked at it and thought “let me see what I can do with that.” So I set to work sanding it over and over again. Then I used an Epoxy paint in a glossy black color. I used a simple Appliance Epoxy paint like this one: Rust-Oleum 7881830 Appliance Enamel 12-Ounce Spray. After two seasons of using this rudder at least twice a week at the lake, the rudder is still being used. The paint has held up pretty well, but the wood underneath is slowly rotting away.

I then added a racing stripe or two just for flair. The designer in me wants everything to look cool, so I do what I can. Here’s what the finished product looks like:

Watch our video here to see it all in action from start to finish. For more on our Hobie Holder project click here: Hobie Holder Before and After.

Terry Judd has been an avid sailor for the past 40 years. Growing up in San Diego, he grew up on the water, yet still learns something new every time he ventures out. As Co-Owner of Get Wet Sailing, he's dedicated to bringing you useful information that sailors and adventures alike would want.